Guidance and Mentoring for Young Women in High School
MyRespect provides guidance and mentoring to young women in high school who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing poor mental health because of bullying, coercive control, family and domestic violence along with numerous other vulnerabilities that come with unhealthy relationships.
The program educates young women on the characteristics of a healthy relationship with themselves, peers, partners, family members and the wider community.
MyRespect is currently Facilitated by the FMHSS
(Family mental Health Support Service) MindUp program which support young people
9-18 years of age at risk of developing ill Mental Health.
How it's delivered
This program is led by trained facilitators and takes place through in-person group lessons consisting of up to 10 participants. Commencing in week two of the school term, the program consists of 10 different interactive lessons.
The first lesson establishes the ground rules for productive communication. Facilitators run through any considerations from participants, to ensure everyone feels safe and respected over the 10-week program.
Subsequent lessons cover learning opportunities for participants. These include reflecting on their values, aspirations and priorities in life, discussing what their hopes for romantic relationships are. These lessons help equip participants with skills like identifying the behaviours and qualities found in healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships, and how to practice self-care.
The groups are facilitated at school through collaboration with their Wellbeing Officers, who the facilitators meet with if there is any need to follow-up with students that may be experiencing safety or wellbeing concerns.
Where it's delivered
MyRespect is currently running in East Maitland, Cessnock, Rutherford and Muswellbrook NSW.
If you like to find out more or enquire about the program you can contact our East Maitland Hub on 02 4035 8500 or email [email protected]